Sigma DP2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma DP2 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sigma DP2 was introduced in September 2009 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sigma DP2 Highlights

      • 5 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
      • 200 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 320 x 240 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sigma DP2
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma DP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2.

      PROS

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 5 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps

      Advantage of Sigma DP2

      Sigma DP2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma DP2 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2.

      Sigma DP2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.33-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Min Normal Focus Distance 28 cm vs 50 cm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs

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      Sigma DP2s
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      APS-C

      14.06 MP

      Olympus SH-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon ELPH 180
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      Panasonic FP2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 over Sigma DP2.

      Sigma DP2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
      Higher Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 2640 x 1760 vs 4320 x 3240
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 41 mm mm vs 35 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 41 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 4x
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.50" vs 2.70"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 4.6 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 320 x 240 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz) vs 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Panasonic FP5
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FP7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FP3
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FP8
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FP1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Samsung ST100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Nikon D300
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-E2S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon S110
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Nikon D3S
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sigma DP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sigma DP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
        Low Resolution Sensor5 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Video Resolution320 x 2401280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sigma DP2 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Sigma DP2 features a 5 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 20.7 x 13.8 mm and a total area of 285.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 3,200. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Sigma DP2 can take pictures up to 2640 x 1760 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2640 x 1485, 1872 x 1248, 1312 x 880 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 is equipped with Venus Engine IV processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736,2560 x 1920,2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Sigma DP2 comes with BP-31 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sigma DP2 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sigma DP2 has Electronically controlled lens shutter Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Sigma DP2, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. Sigma DP2 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 can shoot continuously up to 4.6 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.30 m on Sigma DP2 and 4.90 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. Sigma DP2 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe..

      Physical Parameters

      Sigma DP2 body has dimensions of 113 x 60 x 56 mm (4.45 x 2.36 x 2.2") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 body has dimensions of 99 x 59 x 19 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.75"). Sigma DP2 weighs 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 weighs 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz).

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

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      Size comparisons of Sigma DP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      Sigma DP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      BAD
      36
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      BAD
      36
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      GOOD
      81
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sigma DP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and give them scores of 49 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      OVERALL
      49
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 5 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      BAD
      1
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sigma DP2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2

      POOR
      52
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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